26031 ZIP Code – Benwood, West Virginia
Located in Benwood, West Virginia, ZIP code 26031 is a small ZIP code within Marshall County with a population of approximately 1,662 residents. The median household income is $42,132 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. At $71,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 61.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $729 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average. About 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 13.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 45.4, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26040, 26038, 43906.
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ZIP 26031 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26031 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,662 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $71k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $729 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26040 – Mcmechen
- 26038 – Glen Dale
- 43906 – Bellaire
- 43947 – Shadyside
- 43940 – Neffs
- 26003 – Wheeling
- 43934 – Lansing
- 43909 – Blaine
- 43912 – Bridgeport
- 26041 – Moundsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26040 | MCMECHEN | 1,889 | $53,000 |
| 26038 | GLEN DALE | 3,328 | $80,083 |
| 43906 | BELLAIRE | 7,987 | $42,643 |
| 43947 | SHADYSIDE | 4,869 | $54,679 |
| 43940 | NEFFS | 388 | $57,841 |